Tiny seeds on the ear may soothe kids after surgery
NCT ID NCT07472764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether auricular acupressure — placing small seeds or beads on specific points of the outer ear — can reduce agitation in preschool children when they wake up from adenoidectomy surgery. About 110 children aged 3 to 6 will be randomly assigned to receive either real acupressure or a sham version. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive technique can make recovery smoother and less distressing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
auricular acupressure (small seeds or magnetic beads taped to specific points on the outer ear)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help young children wake up calmer after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 110 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no different from a sham procedure.
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Beijing tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University,
Beijing, China
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